Metro News & Reviews

Destination Discounts Weekly Picks

Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to make sure you don’t miss out. Every week we’ll highlight our favorite deals from Metro’s local partners – destinations, sporting events, concerts, museums, theme parks, shops and more – and provide all the info you need to take advantage of these offers.

Arts/Entertainment

Save $20 on AVENUE Q at Pantages TheatreAVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque and downright entertaining way.Dates: March 1 – 6Discount: Save $20 on Orchestra seats.Restrictions: Offer valid for Tues, Wed, & Thurs eve perfs. Excludes Mezz & Center Orch A-Z. Subject to availability. May not be combined with any other offer. Online & phone orders incur Ticketmaster charges. No refunds/exchanges. May be discontinued at any time.How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Pantages Theatre Box Office, buy tickets at BroadwayLA.org or call 1.800.982.ARTS (2787) and use the promotional code TRAIN.Where: Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd.Nearby Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Vine StationNearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Vine (210, 212/312, 222, 217, 780)

Sports

Freebies and savings at Transit Fan Appreciation Day with L.A. Kings
Take Metro or Metrolink to the game and enter to win a special Grand Prize just for transit riders!Dates: February 26Discount: Free Gift Bag with over $300 in gifts, “Lucky Row” winners can win $25 slot play coupons, free buffet passes and coupon books for San Manuel, Grand Prize Drawing and Save 10% off LA Kings ticket.Restrictions: A free goody bag filled with various discounts and free passes if you’re one of the first 150 people to show your valid Metro or Metrolink pass at the “Go Transit” booth (while supplies last)! Each bag contains more than $300 in giveaways. A chance to enter to win the LA Kings Grand Prize Package when you show your valid Metro or Metrolink pass at the “Go Transit” booth and register by the beginning the second period of the game. Save 10% off tickets when you show your valid Metro or Metrolink pass at the STAPLES Center Box Office.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the box office.Where: Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St.Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico StationNearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Pico (81, 442, 445, 460, 701, 721, Silver Line), Olympic/Figueroa (28, 728)

Get a free T-Shirt when you register for Race for the Cure at Dodger’s StadiumParticipants walk 5 Kilometers ( 3.1 miles) and help raise millions of dollars for breast cancer patient programs and research. Race yourself, start a team, or join a team and start your own personal fundraising program using our online system.Dates: March 6Discount: Free Pink T-ShirtRestrictions: Available while supplies lastHow to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card along with your registration form.Where: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Sunset/Innes (2/302, 4)

Dining

15% off entire bill Birrieria Jalisco
Enjoy Mexican cuisine with the authentic flavor of Guadalajara at Birrieria Jalisco, located ½ a block off the Metro Gold Line Mariachi Plaza Station in Boyle Heights. Be sure to try their house specialty, birria, a favorite for more than 35 years.Discount: 15% off entire billRestrictions: None.How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro rail ticket or TAP card to the cashier.Where: 1845 East 1st St.Nearby Rail: Gold Line Mariachi Plaza